Leeds United have made some shocking transfer decisions over the years.
The one that stands out the most is Jean Kevin-Augustin’s controversial £24.5m move, which turned into a disaster after playing a total of 48 minutes.
In the current squad though, it has to be said that Isaac Schmidt’s £2.5m arrival is also proving to be a waste.
The full-back didn’t start a single league game, playing just 71 minutes in the Championship, which has led to Schmidt considering his Leeds future.
You can’t blame the 25-year-old who hasn’t been treated the best by Daniel Farke, but Schmidt still has time, but the same can’t be said for this other Leeds squad member.
Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty ImagesLeeds United star Max Wober told he is the ‘most pointless transfer of all time’
It could be a better season for Schmidt, who will be on Farke’s back for minutes with the option of leaving on the table.
When he has played, Schmidt has impressed, which brings more reason why the Swiss international does warrant more game time.
Nevertheless, he’s still got somewhat of a future at Elland Road, but for Max Wober, his tenure has been bleak to say the least, despite a contribution or two.
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Since his £11m move to Leeds, the defender just hasn’t managed to settle one bit.
After an underwhelming spell in the Premier League, Wober forced a loan move to Borussia Mönchengladbach, which then meant surely he would be sold.
However, the Austrian played a minimal part in the title-winning campaign, which has now led Wober to be loaned again to Werder Bremen, where Wober said last year was ‘tough’.
Fans are confused about Wober’s loan, but journalist Adam Pope has made a very bold comment on the Austrian to the Don’t Go To Bed Just Yet podcast.
“Fans are asking, ‘Why haven’t they sold him?’ It’s clear there was no future. The most pointless transfer of all time,” Pope said.
“He hasn’t really contributed to Leeds; it was inevitable he had to go.”
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How Wober loan deal benefits Leeds more
With it being made clear that Wober was asked to leave, it’s hard to believe he’s still a Leeds player.
Of course, he will endure the season on loan once again in Germany, but why wasn’t the 27-year-old sold permanently?
Well, it’s been explained in a genius move from the 49ers that Wober’s loan has created PSR headroom through the fact that money has been saved on his wages.
This means they can use the additional funds to theoretically sign a player for £10 million due to saving £2m on Wober’s wages from this loan.
Although it will be frustrating for the player and the club that their tenure still hasn’t come to an end, it’s the most sensible outcome for the 49ers.